Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
As part of our elite Future Technologies division, you'll drive quantum advantage initiatives for Fortune 500 partners while contributing to open-source quantum frameworks. This role offers unparalleled resources and mentorship to accelerate your career in one of humanity's most transformative fields.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using superconducting qubits
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks for enterprise applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate quantum decoherence in 100+ qubit systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patents in quantum information science
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Present findings at international conferences like IEEE Quantum Week
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and simulation tools
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental protocols
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with high-performance computing environments